Kendall Shain

<div><p>Kendall is a San Diego native with a BA in Global/International Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara. Kendall has an avid interest in seeking out the truth from what is reported by the media.</p></div&g

Debriefing Democracy: Nonpartisan Movements Score Major Victories in November

Keep up with the reform efforts building on the post-election momentum. Big change starts small, and these organizations have been hard at work to fix our broken system, little by

By Kendall Shain

December 12, 2016

Debriefing Democracy: Nonpartisan Movements Score Major Victories in November

There’s No MSM Conspiracy — Trump Was the Most Interesting Candidate

Freedom of the press is protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Criticism of the press and mainstream media’s (MSM) handling of the 2016 Election has

By Kendall Shain

December 9, 2016

There’s No MSM Conspiracy — Trump Was the Most Interesting Candidate

Hidden Agenda in Russian Propaganda Witch Hunt Exposed

Last week, the Washington Post published an article titled, “Russian propaganda effort helped spread ‘fake news’ during election, experts say.” This recent claim regarding Russian propaganda and influence over this

By Kendall Shain

December 1, 2016

Hidden Agenda in Russian Propaganda Witch Hunt Exposed

Independent to Enter French Presidential Race

Political Independents are on the rise, in the US as well as globally. In the US, the number of people who identify themselves as Independents is at an all-time high

By Kendall Shain

November 17, 2016

Independent to Enter French Presidential Race

Desglosando la Democracia: Movimientos No-Partidistas en el Foco

Estamos a menos de una semana del Día de las Elecciones, dando cierre a una contienda presidencial que ha dado a los votantes dos de los candidatos más rechazados y

By Kendall Shain

November 2, 2016

Desglosando la Democracia: Movimientos No-Partidistas en el Foco

Why Twitter is Ruining America

Twitter is ruining America. Many Americans seem to agree that we are reaching a very divisive point in our history. There are many arguments available as to why this is

By Kendall Shain

October 17, 2016

Gary Johnson Beats Trump Head-to-Head in New Poll; Competitive against Clinton

With just under a month left in the 2016 election, it appears we have sunk to the lowest point in the race yet. Increasing numbers of top GOP party officials

By Kendall Shain

October 12, 2016

Gary Johnson Beats Trump Head-to-Head in New Poll; Competitive against Clinton

Gary Johnson: Republican Party Will Die As a Result of This Election Cycle

2016 has been an election year unlike any other in recent history. With both major party nominees so strongly disliked, people have begun to wonder what the future of political

By Kendall Shain

October 7, 2016

Gary Johnson: Republican Party Will Die As a Result of This Election Cycle

Nate Silver Confirms: Johnson Could Still Upset the Election

A vote for Governor Gary Johnson has been described by both sides as a wasted vote, a protest vote, and a vote that will elect the candidate you fear the

By Kendall Shain

October 3, 2016

Nate Silver Confirms: Johnson Could Still Upset the Election

Maine Ranked Choice Voting Initiative Could Fix a Broken System

You have heard this story before: the system is broken and a majority of Americans are feeling their voice doesn't matter. Dylan Ratigan points out that "We&

By Kendall Shain

October 1, 2016

Maine Ranked Choice Voting Initiative Could Fix a Broken System

Bloomberg Editorial Board: Overthrow the Debate Commission

Tonight’s debate is expected to draw a record-breaking audience. Mudslinging is likely to occur on both sides during this highly anticipated display of theatrics. Dismayed by the choices of

By Kendall Shain

September 26, 2016

Bloomberg Editorial Board: Overthrow the Debate Commission